BETHALTO - Junior Bella Thien has been an aggressive hitter and server this year for the Civic Memorial girls' volleyball team, head coach Kristie Ochs says.

Subscribe Now to Breaking News

Ochs believes the junior is hitting her stride and is showing more confidence every day in her play.

"Bella is emerging as a team leader," the coach added. "She is a fantastic overall athlete and can also score quickly."

Athlete of the Month is sponsored by

Bella is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for Civic Memorial.

Bella is an outstanding softball player for Civic Memorial in the spring.

"She is driven to succeed," Coach Ochs said. "She really wants to see this team improve and overpower some of the other teams. She works really hard in the front row as a middle blocker in her rotations."

Congrats to Bella Thien for her selection as a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete of the Month for the Eagles.

 

More like this:

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athlete Of The Month: Addie Jeffery Brings Composure And Firepower To Eagles Volleyball
Sep 25, 2026
Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Bella Bollman Is Key Senior For EHS Volleyball
Sep 14, 2026
Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Piasa Birds' Sophomore Maddie Pruitt Strengthens Her Presence At Net
5 days ago
Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: Madison John Shows Power In Softball And Strength In Tennis
Sep 11, 2026
BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month: Alexa Stock Is Senior Leader For MELHS This Fall In Volleyball
Sep 15, 2026